How severe is CVE-2003-1402?

CVE-2003-1402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-1402 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1402?

CVE-2003-1402 primarily affects Kietu. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1402?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2003-1402 published?

CVE-2003-1402 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1402

CVE-2003-1402 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kietu with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Kietu
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in hit.php for Kietu 2.0 and 2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the url_hit parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5015.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1402?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in hit.php for Kietu 2.0 and 2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the url_hit parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5015.
How severe is CVE-2003-1402?: CVE-2003-1402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-1402 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1402?: CVE-2003-1402 primarily affects Kietu. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1402?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-1402 published?: CVE-2003-1402 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:kietu:kietu:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kietu:kietu:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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